04 Sep 2023 | 03:18 AM UTC
South Korea: Teachers plan to rally at multiple locations nationwide Sept. 4
Teachers plan to rally at multiple locations across South Korea, including Seoul, Sept. 4. Increased security likely at protest locations.
Event
Teachers plan to rally across South Korea Sept. 4 to commemorate the recent deaths of teachers and call for better working conditions, including legal revisions aimed at protecting teachers' rights and enhancing their authority in the classroom. Around 70,000 teachers are expected to attend related events nationwide. Organizers have called for protests at the following locations:
Cheongju: Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education
Daegu: February 28th Jungang Memorial Park and Daegu Office of Education
Daejeon: Boramae Park
Gwangju: 5.18 Democracy Square
Hongseong: Chungcheongnam-do Office of Education
Incheon: Metropolitan City Office Of Education
Jeju: Provincial Office of Education
Seoul: National Assembly at 16:30-18:00
Authorities will likely deploy additional security at and around the rally sites. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if activists occupy nearby streets. While the protests will likely remain peaceful, minor isolated skirmishes cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Exercise caution around protest venues. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
